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  The Story Behind A Massive GTA 4 Leak 18 Years After Launch

  Turns out, if you want to get your hands on video game beta content, just visit more flea markets

  By Zack Zwiezen Published March 30, 2026
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  CultureNews

  Unofficial Animal Crossing Port Brings The OG Cozy Game To PC

  You can play this PC port of the GameCube classic to hold you over until Nintendo releases a new Animal Crossing sequel for Switch 2

  By Zack Zwiezen Published March 17, 2026
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  CultureNews

  One Switch Emulation Dev Is Fighting Back Against Nintendo’s New Takedowns: ‘We Want To Keep Continuing The Work In The Preservation Of Video Games’

  The crackdown continues despite the launch of the Switch 2

  Lewis Parker Published February 16, 2026
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  CultureNews

  This New Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild VR Mod Is Awesome [Update]

  The impressive Zelda mod was built by one person over the course of five years.

  By Zack Zwiezen Published December 30, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Dragon Quest VII Remake Looks Like The Perfect Way To Revive A Classic

  The PS1 game is moving past the popular HD-2D aesthetic

  By Ethan Gach Published September 15, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Modders Are Bringing The Crew Back To Life After Ubisoft Killed It

  Plus: The PS5 is too expensive according to Capcom's president, another game is delayed by Silksong, and we've got some PAX West 2025 news

  By Zack Zwiezen Published September 2, 2025
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The State Of The Nintendo Switch In 2024

  The Mario maker squeaked by without announcing the Switch 2 thanks to its powerful back catalog

  By Ethan Gach Published December 27, 2024
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  Culture

  Starfield DLC Fail, Astro Bot Devs Speak, And Other Big Gaming News Of The Week

  Plus, Nintendo kills another Switch emulator, McDonald's Boo Buckets return, and much more

  Kotaku Staff Published October 6, 2024
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  CultureNews

  Nintendo Kills Another Switch Emulator

  Ryujinx's creator pulled the plug at the Mario maker's request

  By Ethan Gach Published October 1, 2024
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  Culture

  Alleged Images Of The Switch 2 Appear Online, Nintendo Sues Palworld, And More Of The Week’s Top Stories

  Also, we've got our first few details on the next Battlefield sequel

  Kotaku Staff Published September 21, 2024